Sporting have already picked Morten Hjulmand’s replacement | OneFootball

Sporting has already chosen Morten Hjulmand's successor: Francisco Trincão has been promised the captain's armband for the next season, but with some conditions that have not yet fully 'officialized' this decision by the club.

This new role for the 'number 17' in the Alvalade Club's locker room depends on his contract renewal. Sporting is currently negotiating his new contract, but these talks have recently hit a snag regarding the planned salary increase for the forward.

Nevertheless, the newspaper A Bola reveals that this impasse is seen as perfectly surmountable by both parties and it is still possible that Trincão will become the new owner of the 'number 10' jersey for the club - which currently belongs to Geny Catamo. The Portuguese international seems completely at ease with the negotiation talks, which foresee him signing a contract with Sporting until 2030.

Regarding Morten Hjulmand, the reality is that the club's management has an agreement to facilitate the player's departure at the end of the season. With this in mind, Sporting needs a new captain and wants this change in the locker room to be as harmonious as possible.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Francisco Trincão - valued at 35 million euros - has played 19 matches. The Portuguese international forward has started in almost all official games. So far, he has recorded eight goals and three assists to his name.

Check out this goal by Trincão seen from the stands:

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